Investing in Alternative Assets (CPE Course)

CPE Credit: 2 hours

Course Type: Downloaded PDF materials with online test

Price (with PDF Textbook): $25

Course Description
There are a number of alternative assets that may generate higher yields than your usual investments in the stocks and bonds of public companies. In the Investing in Alternative Assets course, we describe a range of alternative assets and their characteristics, including investments in collectibles, cryptocurrency, infrastructure, intellectual property, life settlements, and more. We also note the dangers inherent in these investments, and the types of analysis work required to decide whether alternative assets might be a good investment choice for you.

Author: Steven Bragg

Course Number: SK0006

Learning Objectives

  • Recognize the differentiating factors between alternative assets and mainstream investments.

  • Recall the characteristics, advantages, and risks associated with the various alternative asset types.

  • Recognize the mechanics of how cryptocurrencies function.

Level: Overview

Instructional Method: QAS Self-Study

NASBA Category: Specialized Knowledge

Prerequisites: None

Advance Preparation: None

Latest Review Date:May 2024

Program Registration Requirements: Click on "Purchase Course" near the top of this page to pay for and access the course. You will then be able to download the course as a PDF file, then take an on-line examination, and then download a certificate of completion if you pass the examination.

Program Refund Policy: For more information regarding administrative policies concerning complaints, refunds, and other matters, see our policies page.

AccountingTools, Inc. is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. State boards of accountancy have the final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be submitted to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors through its website: www.nasbaregistry.org .

The NASBA sponsor identification number for Accountingtools, Inc. is 115881.

AccountingTools is an IRS Approved Continuing Education Provider. We are compliant with the requirements for continuing education providers (as described in sections 10.6 and 10.9 of the Department of Treasury’s Circular No. 230 and in other IRS guidance, forms, and instructions). Our IRS Approved Continuing Education Provider number is 72821.